What's the GED® Program?

With the GED, you have more than just a test. You'll have access to MyGED™, your online portal to sign up, study, schedule, check scores, and learn about jobs
and college.

What is MyGED™?

MyGED™ is your start-to-finish tool for the GED® program. Built with you in mind,
MyGED™ helps you take control of your life and your future by providing the flexible
and convenient support you need before and after the GED test. Get started now at
www.GED.com.

What's the GED® test like?

The GED® test has been updated to make sure it measures what graduating high school
seniors know and what colleges and employers will expect of you. The computerized
test is available in English and Spanish.

The GED test includes four (4) parts:

Science (90 minutes)

Social Studies (70 minutes)

Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes including a 10-minute break)

Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)

Where can I study?

WCJC Adult Education and Literacy offers GED instruction within a supportive classroom setting. The highly-qualified
teaching staff prepares students to pass their GED test and provides encouragement
and support for students who wish to continue their education. Career and financial
counseling services are made available during class time.

Sign up for classes with with WCJC's AEL program, or sign up for MyGED™ at www.GED.com
and click on "Study" to find tools, free practice test questions, and "GED Ready™:
The Official Practice Test."

How do I register?

Registration is completed online. Simply sign up for MyGED™ at www.GED.com and you will get information about local policies, how to request modified testing
conditions (accommodations), and you'll be able to schedule right then. Instructions
on registering are available here.

When can I schedule?

Scheduling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with MyGED™ at www.GED.com. Log in and click on "Schedule Test" on the top. Once you complete the scheduling
questions you'll be directed to choose your language, subject, and the day and time
that works best for you to test. You can also schedule one test at a time to make
sure you feel prepared every time.

At a WCJC Testing Center, testers can schedule a maximum of two GED subject area tests
in the morning (between 8:30 and 1:15), and a maximum of one GED subject test after
lunch (2:15-5:00). Saturday tests are scheduled in Sugar Land only, from 8:30-4:00.

If you are having trouble scheduling through ged.com, try scheduling one or two tests
at a time; all four tests cannot be scheduled on one day.

How much does it cost?

The cost is $145 for the entire battery of four test, OR you have the option to take
each testindividually for a price of $36.25.

If you need to retest up to two times per content area within 12 months of your first
test date, your second and third tests will be discounted at a retest price of $16.25
each. After the third attempt, test-takers MUST wait 60 days before they can test
at the cost of $36.25.

What do I bring with me on my test day?

Bring a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID, such as one of the following:

state driver's license

Department of Public Safety identification card

military ID

passport

U.S. passport card

matrícula consular

Texas doesn't allow non-Texas residents to GED test at Texas Testing Centers. You
must provide proof of residency in Texas, which could be a Texas driver's license,
utility bill showing your name and a Texas address, or bank statement showing your
name and a Texas address.

Personal items cannot be taken into the testing room. Please leave personal items
at home or locked securely in your vehicle. Prohibited items include (but are not
limited to): jewelry, watches, wallets, keys, cell phones, food, drinks, gum, tobacco
products, hats, outdoor/heavy coats, purses, bags, etc. If these items are brought
to the Testing Center, they will be placed in locked storage and will be inaccessible
for the duration of your test. The Testing Center is not responsible for lost or
damaged items.

There is a calculator built into the test for your use during the Mathematics portion;
testers may also choose to bring a TI-30xs multiview scientific calculator for use
on the Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies tests. The Testing Center
will not supply this calculator for you.

Testers can wear prescription or reading glasses during testing, but they will be
asked to remove glasses for the required pre-test photo.

Please be aware that, in accordance with Testing Center policy, proctors will digitally
capture your signature and photo before you test. You will also be asked to roll
up long sleeves and turn out your pockets before you test. During your test session,
you will be monitored through surveillance cameras.

What is the passing score?

You need to earn at least 145 points on each subject to pass, with a total score of
580. To find out if you're likely to pass, take GED Ready™: The Official Practice
Test. Sign into MyGED™ at www.GED.com to get ready with GED Ready™.

How do I get my scores?

Within a few hours after testing, you can log back into your account at http://www.ged.com to retrieve your scores.

It usually takes 2-3 days after passing the last test for the Texas Education Agency
(TEA) to receive your results and issue a certificate via email.

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